Assistant Professor - Healthcare Administration

University of North Carolina at Wilmington; Wilmington (NC); In loco; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

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University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Master of Healthcare Administration program starting August 2027. The appointee will join tenured-track faculty serving about 400 graduate students, contributing to teaching, research, grants, and community engagement.

Relocation to southeastern North Carolina is expected. The MHA program operates online with accelerated 7-week terms and a strong emphasis on practical

Competenze

• Doctoral degree in Healthcare Administration/Management, or Business Administration/Management (with at least 18 hours of graduate coursework closely related to Healthcare Administration/Management) from a regionally accredited program.
• Demonstrated potential to develop a successful research program and grant activity in Healthcare Administration.
• Successful teaching experience in a Healthcare Administration program in higher education.

Mansioni

• Teach a variety of graduate-level courses in the MHA program.
• Conduct research, publish articles, and write grants.
• Mentor students and provide community engagement and service within the program, school, college and university.

Conoscenze

Research program development

Grant activity

Online teaching experience

Teaching in Healthcare Administration

CAHME accreditation knowledge

Professional licenses/certifications

Professional societies involvement

Collaboration and teamwork

AI in education settings

Formazione

Doctoral degree in Healthcare Administration/Management or related field

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Position Title

College College of Health and Human Services - 315 College

Department/School

School of Health & Applied Human Sciences - 31530

Vacancy Number

16F-821

Position Number

551

Location of Workplace

Main UNCW Campus

Brief Summary of Work for this Position

The School of Health and Applied Human Sciences ( SHAHS ) within the College Health and Human Services ( CHHS ) at the University of North Carolina Wilmington ( UNCW ), seeks an outstanding faculty member for a 9-month tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Master of Healthcare Administration program beginning August 2027. The successful candidate will become one of ten Healthcare Administration faculty members serving approximately 400 graduate Healthcare Administration students, have a wide-ranging Healthcare Administration background, and be able to teach a variety of graduate-level courses. The accelerated online curriculum operates on a 7-week model whereby semesters are divided into two 7-week terms, 6 terms in all, across the academic year. Moreover, the successful candidate will conduct research, publish articles, write grants, mentor students, and provide community engagement and service to the program, school, college, university, and profession. The successful candidate will be expected to relocate to southeastern North Carolina or the Wilmington area and maintain a campus presence as part of the School of Health and Applied Human Sciences faculty.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Doctoral degree in Healthcare Administration/Management, or Business Administration/Management (with at least 18 hours of graduate coursework closely related to Healthcare Administration/Management) from a regionally accredited program.
• Demonstrated potential to develop a successful research program and grant activity in Healthcare Administration.
• Successful teaching experience in a Healthcare Administration program in higher education.

Note: Applicants who are ABD at the time of application will be considered. To be appointed to a tenure-track position, all degree requirements must be completed and the terminal degree officially conferred prior to the start of the appointment. Candidates who have not met these requirements by the appointment start date may be appointed to a Practice Track position and may be considered for transition to the tenure-track rank upon successful completion and official conferral of the terminal degree.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

In addition to the minimum qualifications, preference will be given to candidates who possess the following:

• Successful research program and grant activity with a clear research trajectory.
• Evidence of successful online teaching experience (preferably in an accelerated program).
• Recognized accomplishment in teaching and the scholarship of teaching related to the position.
• Experience with CAHME accreditation standards and competency-based education.
• Two or more years’ experience in the Healthcare field noting recognized accomplishments.
• Relevant licenses/certifications (i.e., CPA , FACHE , FACMPE ) in the Healthcare field.
• Active membership in professional societies (i.e., AUPHA , MGMA , ACHE , NAHSE ).
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with constituents across the School, College and University and ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to work in an electronic paperless environment utilizing multiple digital platforms and applications (i.e., learning management systems, assessment platforms, audio visual platforms, file management software, and social media) to complete work functions.
• Experience with AI use in educational and professional settings.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The MHA curriculum is a 100% online asynchronous accelerated program ( OAP ) that prepares graduates for administrative roles in healthcare settings. The Healthcare Administration program is housed within the School of Health and Applied Human Sciences ( SHAHS ), which is a large and growing academic unit with over 1,900 students and 60 full-time faculty. See: https://uncw.edu/academics/colleges/chhs/schools/health-applied-human-sciences/.

The SHAHS has six undergraduate degree programs:

• Public Health
• Healthful Living and Fitness Education
• Tourism, Recreation, & Sport
• Recreation Therapy
• Respiratory Therapy (Face-to-face and fully online option)

The SHAHS also has Master of Science degrees in:

• Athletic Training
• Gerontology with 4+1 options:
• (Bachelors / Masters) with Public Health / Gerontology
• Recreation Therapy / Gerontology
• Exercise Science / Gerontology

The SHAHS also supports:

• Master of Arts in Teaching ( MAT ) through the Watson College of Education
• Master of Education concentration in Physical Education and Health through the Watson College of Education

Minors are offered in:

• Gerontology
• Health & Wellness Coaching
• Whole Health & Wellness Studies
• Tourism, Recreation, & Sport
• Assistance Dog Training

The SHAHS is also home to the Physical Activity and Wellness ( WPA /L) program which delivers courses that fulfill University Studies requirements. The SHAHS is located in Veterans Hall which includes many state-of-the-art instructional and lab spaces utilized by the Exercise Science program.

College/School Information

The College of Health and Human Services was created in July 2010 to provide UNCW with a new mechanism to link and focus its health-related research, professional continuing education, and health knowledge dissemination and application. In the formative stage of development, the CHHS is currently home to three professional schools: School of Health and Applied Human Sciences, School of Nursing, and School of Social Work. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a dynamic College that seeks to be nationally recognized for its inter-professional collaboration, community engagement and impact, and implementation science. The faculty, staff and students of the CHHS are committed to the pursuit of excellence and enhancing health and quality of life across the lifespan for individuals, families and communities in southeastern North Carolina and beyond.

University Information

The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

EEO Statement

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Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Position Type

Permanent

Job Posting Date

10/22/2026

Job Close Date

11/30/2026